Violet's Shadow Murder Mysteries

By Greta CraigTrue Crime Fiction Drama

Violet's Shadow Murder Mysteries episodes

April 14, 2025 SUSPECT: Jack (BTS with Mitchell Sviatko)
**SPOILERS** DON'T LISTEN until you've finished the end of Ep 9** Here's my interview with Mitchell! Mitchell's instagram is here. I'm currently writing a NEW MYSTERY FOR SEASON 2! If you're looking for more fiction to binge in the meantime, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one!). You can also follow me on Instagram @greta_media.

Music used in the clip: "Lightbridges" by Dexter Britain. Licensed through Musicbed. Sound effects licenced through Soundstripe.

TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIME STAMPS

1:20
Casting Story
13:00
Character Development
22:00
Understanding Jack: The Character's Complexity and Development
31:22
Jack's involvement in the lovetriangle, his choices, and their Consequences
38:34
Understanding Abuse and Its Impact
41:00
Confessions and Motivations
44:00
Character Dynamics and Relationships
47:34
Behind the Scenes: Acting in the Studio and Collaboration
52:03
Creative Process and Inspirations
55:43
Future Projects and Aspirations
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1 hr 7 min
April 07, 2025 SUSPECT: Andrew (BTS with Nic Westaway)
**SPOILERS** DON'T LISTEN until you've finished the end of Ep 9** Hey! Here's my interview with Nic! Nic's Instagram is here. I'm currently writing a NEW MYSTERY FOR SEASON 2. If you're looking for more fiction to binge in the meantime, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one!). You can also follow me on Instagram @greta_media.

Music in clip: "Farewell" by Dexter Britain. Music and Sound effects licensed through Musicbed and Soundstripe.

TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIMESTAMPS:

00:00
Introduction + clip
03:33
Casting Andrew
12:09
Character Development: Understanding Andrew
19:25
Exploring Andrew's Motivations and Relationships
30:42
Real-Life Inspirations for Andrew's Character
33:38
The Dynamics of Voice Acting
39:59
Challenges and Triumphs in Performance
47:20
Exploring Vertical Dramas
56:45
Reflections on Performance and Accents
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1 hr 5 min
April 01, 2025 SUSPECT: Violet (BTS with Katya Khozroshyna)
**SPOILERS** DON'T LISTEN until you've finished the end of Ep 9** Hope you enjoyed the finale today! I've got interviews with everyone in the cast coming up over the next few weeks. Here's my conversation with Katya Khozroshyna, who plays Violet. Katya's Instagram is here.

I'm currently writing a NEW MYSTERY FOR SEASON 2! If you're looking for more fiction to binge in the meantime, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one!). You can also follow me on Instagram @greta_media.

Music used in the clip: "The Diary" by CJ-0 (licensed through Soundstripe)

TOPICS COVERED AND ROUGH TIMESTAMPS:
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Scene
04:57
Behind the Scenes of Casting Violet
08:30
Character Deep Dive: Understanding Violet
11:05
The Challenges of Playing Violet
14:01
The Importance of Voice in Characterization
16:53
Violet's Relatability and Depth
20:03
Exploring Themes of Sadness and Recovery
23:04
The Creative Process Behind Violet
25:54
Final Thoughts on Character and Performance
36:27
Revisiting Past Characters and Connections
41:50
The Importance of Ensemble Dynamics
44:41
Writing Depth and Character Complexity
48:19
The Healing Power of Writing
54:10
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
58:12
Finding Hope and Moving Forward
01:03:05
Character Growth and Future Possibilities
01:11:01
Unraveling the Mystery: Clues and Revelations
01:13:56
Unveiling the Mystery: Character Insights
01:16:01
Challenges in Character Development
01:20:45
The Emotional Toll of Acting
01:28:01
Fun Moments in Recording
01:36:47
Reflections on the Project and Collaboration
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1 hr 39 min
March 31, 2025 Ep 9. | Violet's Shadow | "The Stolen Whisp" (The End)
Who did it, why, and how are all revealed when the mystery is solved in the season finale. SEASON 2 is coming Aug 24th, 2026! GET NOTIFIED WHEN IT COMES OUT. A lot of podcast apps won't update you (even if you've clicked "follow", so make sure you sign up! I promise not to spam you.

💎 SYNOPSIS SEASON 2 | "THE DEMONDEGO DIAMOND" | A group of college friends reunites at a wedding—eight years after one was convicted of murdering another. When a second friend is found dead, questions arise as to whether the real killer went to prison. Everyone’s a suspect in this dual-timeline dark academia whodunit set in a Gilded Age estate on an elite college campus in the American South. Think Agatha Christie's mystery plotting meets the relationship drama of "Tell Me Lies". This is a standalone mystery, but you'll recognize a familiar character from season 1...

🌿 I've also got a new immersive fantasy series coming soon!

🩷 If you're looking for more to listen to, check out my other series, Confessions of a New Grad (which is a prequel to this one and is all about Brooklyn).

EPISODE 9 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain, "There's Only Here" by Alsever Lake, "Windswept" by Jonny Southard, "Farewell" by Dexter Britain, "Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain, "You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard, "For the Time We Did Have" by Dexter Britain, "Lofoten" by RORE. *Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe/
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49 min
March 24, 2025 Ep 8. | Violet's Shadow | "The Other Woman"
Things may not have been as they appeared the night of the murder.

EPISODE 8 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain, "Farewell" by Dexter Britain. *Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe.
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🌿 Elizabeth Herbsmith | Romantic Fantasy
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33 min
March 18, 2025 BONUS: Questions for the cast? Plus a few updates!
Hey guys! I'll be interviewing every member of the cast over the next few weeks. If you've got any questions or comments for the cast, you can send me a DM on Instagram @greta_media or go to gretacraig.com/contact and send a question on the form. Bonus interviews with the cast will be coming out soon. If you have any other behind the scenes/ making of questions, feel free to send those in as well! Hope you've been enjoying the show! BIG THANK YOU again to subscribers and for everyone who has been listening/ writing reviews/ sharing and supporting the show!!
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7 min
March 17, 2025 Ep 7. | Violet's Shadow | "The Confession"
The Detective's investigation leads one of the suspects to confess.

EPISODE 7 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "Winter Train Home" by Featherland, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain, "Vineyards" by Jonny Southard, "Second Class Citizen" by Dexter Britain. *Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe.
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🌲 All The Things
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MY OTHER SHOWS
🌿 Elizabeth Herbsmith | Romantic Fantasy
🩷 Confessions of a New Grad | Romantic Coming of Age
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30 min
March 10, 2025 Ep 6. | Violet's Shadow | "The Likely Suspects"
Brooklyn overhears a secret conversation between two of the suspects.

EPISODE 6 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "Vineyards" by Jonny Southard, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "You Light the Room" by Jonny Southard, "Shooting Star" by Dexter Britain, "Building Thoughts" by Dexter Britain, "Vineyards" by Jonny Southard. *Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe.
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🌲 All The Things
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MY OTHER SHOWS
🌿 Elizabeth Herbsmith | Romantic Fantasy
🩷 Confessions of a New Grad | Romantic Coming of Age
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42 min
March 03, 2025 Ep 5 | Violet's Shadow | "The Inheritance"
A local detective arrives to investigate the crime, and the contents of the victim's will suggest a new motive for murder.

EPISODE 5 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "Winter Train Home" by Featherland, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "Vineyards" by Jonny Southard, "Light Bridges" by Dexter Britain. *Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe.

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📸 @greta_media
🌲 All The Things
🎬 Get notified when I release new shows | gretacraig.com/mailinglist

MY OTHER SHOWS
🌿 Elizabeth Herbsmith | Romantic Fantasy
🩷 Confessions of a New Grad | Romantic Coming of Age
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30 min
February 24, 2025 Ep 4. | Violet's Shadow | "The Murder"
The next day, a body is found murdered in one of the guest's bathtubs.

EPISODE 4 SOUNDTRACK (in order of appearance): "Tale of the Winter Souls" by Kisnou, "Winter Train Home" by Featherland, "Arrival of the Whales" by Kisnou, "The Diary" by CJ-O, "Winter Train Home" by Featherland.*Music licensed from Musicbed and Soundstripe.
🌐 gretacraig.com
📸 @greta_media
🌲 All The Things
🎬 Get notified when I release new shows | gretacraig.com/mailinglist

MY OTHER SHOWS
🌿 Elizabeth Herbsmith | Romantic Fantasy
🩷 Confessions of a New Grad | Romantic Coming of Age
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38 min